Memorial extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 2-6. They lost 10-0 to the Waterloo Vikings. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Red Devils were not able to get on the board.
As for Waterloo, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Considering they have won six contests by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Waterloo's part, Jolean Hampton made a splash while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Hampton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
In other batting news, Kristlyn Kehrer and Isabelle Knepp did most of the damage at the plate: Kehrer went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Knepp went 1-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that Kehrer has hit this season. Brooke May was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Memorial will head out to square off against Harding at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Waterloo, they will venture away from home to face off against Lake Center Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tiger have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season.
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